Test Code RUM Rubella IgM Antibody
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 5.0mL / 6.0mL blood
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
Specimen Type: | Serum |
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Ambient: | 2 days |
Refrigerate: | 14 days |
Frozen: | 1 year |
Reference Interval
Non-Reactive
Days and Times Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, TAT 2 – 4 days
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Service Code
0031854
Update
last updated 16/05/2024
Updated on Methodology.
Unacceptable Condition
Haemolysis: | Gross reject |
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Icterus: | NA |
Lipaemic: | NA |
Others: | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
A “reactive” result suggests current or recent exposure to rubella
Alias
RUBM, Rubella Antibody IgM, Rubella
serology